SBS News in Filipino, Friday 16 January 2026

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Philippine tennis star Alex Eala celebrates a strong win at the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne, Australia, defeating Paris Olympics silver medalist Donna Vekić of Croatia. Credit: SBS Sport

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.


Key Points
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticised the Coalition for opposing the Hate Speech Bill.
  • Several vehicles were swept away, and hundreds of homes lost power after severe flash flooding hit the Great Ocean Road in Victoria on Thursday.”
  • Philippine tennis star Alex Eala will face Alycia Parks of the U.S. in the opening round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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